Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Daily MelWear: Polka Dots and Purple

Happy Tuesday, friends!

I've worn this outfit before to church but didn't photograph it, so I figured I might as well do that. :) Wearing a belt like this is WAY out of my comfort zone, because I feel like it highlights my hips as the widest part of my body. I really do like it though and might have to find a few more belts like this.

Belts are awesome.


Look, I can do the blogger pigeon toe pose! :)

The pop of purple in the flower makes me smile. I love little pops of unexpected color. It's a happy thing.


Hope you're all having a great week so far! Tell me about your weekend, what did you do?

Today's outfit:
Skirt: Burlington
Tank: Target
Cardigan: Target
Belt: Dots
Flower Pin: From my MIL (actually given to my daughter, but, well...you know...)
Necklace: Gift from the very sweet and super gorgeous ML
Heels: Beall's
Posted by Melissa at 4:30 AM
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32 comments:

  1. CharisseAugust 9, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    That purple is great! You don't expect it but it looks really good!! And hey, the belt works! It doesn't make you look wide at all.

    I REALLY like this outfit!

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  2. TaraMixandMatchAugust 9, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    I love the polka dots, and the purple flower makes the whole outfit pop! Your hair looks fantastic as well by the way :)

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  3. Style JourneyAugust 9, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    LOVE LOVE your hair!!!! It's absolutely gorgeous! I cannot wait until my hair grows out and only hope it looks this good :)

    Your polka dot skirt is adorable and I love the pop of color with the purple flower belt! Anything purple makes me happy :)

    Have a great day,
    Heather

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  4. UnknownAugust 9, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    We can always steal things (borrow) back in the NAME OF FASHION, no? hahaha.
    You look great...love all the accessories here..especially the belt/w flower.
    C

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  5. HeatherAugust 9, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    I love the skirt. You couldn't catch me dead with a giant purple flower on my waist. Because, you know what would happen right...I'd be wearing that thing, and it would migrate to my BUTT. And then...I'd have a giant purple flower on my ass-ets all day.

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  6. FrancaAugust 9, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    This whole outfit is just fabulous!

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  7. Pam @ over50feeling40August 9, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Really cute outfit! The belt and pop of purple make is so much fun. I have found some great belts in at Goodwill, resale, and Ross...you might check them out if you want to beef up your belts...they are great and slenderizing. Thanks for the sweet comments about my scary weekend...still recovering a little bit...

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  8. LisaAugust 9, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    I love this outfit! It makes me smile just to look at it. I'm sure your daughter doesn't mind if you "borrow" her flower, it looks so good with that belt I'm sure she understands.

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  9. TiffanyAugust 9, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Oh, I think the belt looks super super cute like that! I love the purple flower and the yellow and white polka dots are so much fun!

    I didn't do anything fun at all this weekend. We thought about it. Then we ventured outside and melted within about 5 minutes. It's just so darn hot and humid!

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  10. CaraAugust 9, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    WOohoo! Great hair cut! And I know everyone is talking about the purple or the belt, but that cardigan looks great on you!

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  11. fashion doctorAugust 9, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    hi , Melissa! you look very,very pretty!!! adorable outfit! i love your smile!!!

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  12. AngelaAugust 9, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    That is such a cute outfit & your belt is awesome!!!

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  13. No Guilt FashionAugust 9, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    What a cute skirt. I absolutely love it.

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  14. VanAugust 9, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Mel! Your hair looks great! This is a very cute outfit. I think there's nothing better to elevate my mood than to add pops of color to a neutral palette (when I'm not feeling all over color). As for belts, I am a belt hoarder. Can't have too many!
    Van // The Clothes We Wear // Wearing motherhood with style.

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  15. TaraAugust 9, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Super cute, Mel! I love yellow and purple together.

    And before you know it, the princess will be borrowing from your closet on a daily basis, so I think you're owed a few raids on hers :)

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  16. Britt+WhitAugust 9, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    ahh i love this! the polka dots are so cute! love your post below! We totally agree

    love from San Francisco,

    Britt+Whit

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  17. SherryAugust 9, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    You look super cute! And I LOVE the flower! My hips are too big to do that.... but you look adorable! Cheers! xoxo

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  18. KileenAugust 9, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    wow, i'm totally in love with this polka-dot skirt!! and the flower is the perfect feminine addition!

    cute & little
    Etta Grace Giveaway

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  19. Frances JoyAugust 9, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    I love, love, love it! So fun and feminine! You look amazing - as usual.

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  20. JoAugust 9, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    I love the flower and the belt and it does NOT make your hips look big, you silly girl! :)

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  21. brittneynikkoleAugust 9, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    This inspires me to play with my black and yellow polkadot dress and see what kind of fun I can have with it. You are an inspiration win again, ma'am.

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  22. rlutzAugust 9, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Such fun polka dots...love the belt lower on hips like that...you look great !!

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  23. RebeccaAugust 9, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    That belt is fun, and it definitely doesn't make your hips look wide.

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  24. Bravoe RunwayAugust 9, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    The skirt is really cute and the belt gives it a nice accent! I don't thinks makes your hips look wide at all!

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  25. Megan GAugust 9, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    This is so so cute, it does not make your hips look big. The belt actually looks like part of the top. It actually makes your waist look smaller with the white cardigan. Great job on the visual balance.

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  26. ViktoriaAugust 9, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    cuuuute!! I feel like I've been out of touch again-- you got a hair cut, yes?? I love it! The angles are different that you typically get, yes? It looks great!

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  27. Lisa - respect the shoesAugust 9, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    I must be late to the game, but did you do something to your hair? I looks great!

    I love the pop of yellow in your skirt!

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  28. eekAugust 9, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    I was wondering the same thing as Lisa - your hair looks even better than usual today!

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  29. Amy's Fashion BlogAugust 9, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    This is a super cute look. Also your hair looks great.

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  30. Keep Warm (Danielle)August 9, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    That belt and flower are really interesting. Not at all too hippy! It looks sort of mod and fantastic!!

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  31. KCAugust 11, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Hmmm...I think I missed this little number. I'm loving the fun-ness of this one.
    And your hair! Love these pictures!

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  32. ColleenAugust 25, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    I love this outfit. that skirt is amazing.

    Also I love your hair.

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